Goodbye and Hello
Tim Buckley · 1967
42 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A haunting blend of folk melodies and experimental arrangements that showcase Buckley's ethereal voice and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Man Can Find the War — This track opens the album with a poignant critique of war, showcasing Buckley's ability to marry lyrical intensity with haunting melodies.
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I Never Asked to Be Your Mountain — This song stands out for its emotional depth, as Buckley navigates themes of love and identity through intricate melodic shifts and poetic lyrics.
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Goodbye and Hello — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending existential reflection with an expansive musical arrangement that highlights Buckley's vocal prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of folk and avant-garde elements creates a unique listening experience with depth in composition.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and a slow build, creating an atmospheric introduction.
- The lyrics often employ surreal imagery and abstract themes, inviting listeners to interpret their meaning rather than providing straightforward narratives.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, Goodbye and Hello was Tim Buckley's second studio album, following his self-titled debut. At this point in his career, Buckley was transitioning from traditional folk to a more avant-garde sound, marked by his exploration of complex themes and innovative musical structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jeff Buckley· Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hallucinations
The bridge features a sudden shift into surreal imagery that explores internal struggles amidst external chaos.
This moment uses abstract language to convey a sense of disconnection, contrasting sharply with the otherwise lyrical narrative structure of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Man Can Find the War 2:59
- 2 Carnival Song 3:12
- 3 Pleasant Street 5:17
- 4 Hallucinations 4:53
- 5 I Never Asked to Be Your Mountain 6:05
- 6 Once I Was 3:23
- 7 Phantasmagoria in Two 3:28
- 8 Knight‐Errant 1:59
- 9 Goodbye and Hello 8:42
- 10 Morning Glory 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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